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NE08 EAR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,281 mi
Last recorded94,281 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE08 EAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,281 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre fitted with inside facing outwards

Pass 24 Apr 2025 59,409 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,019 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 59,019 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 44,391 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Mar 2023 44,391 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 20,967 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 20,967 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 20,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,765 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,807 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,448 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,719 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,200 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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NE08 EAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NE08 EAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NE08 EAR registered?

NE08 EAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is NE08 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NE08 EAR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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